Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has reiterated the government’s commitment to integrating space technologies into national strategies for achieving Digital Pakistan goal.

Addressing National Space Symposium in Islamabad today (Friday), he emphasized the importance of leveraging space sciences for socio-economic transformation.

He underscored the critical role of research and innovation in driving national progress.

Ahsan Iqbal highlighted Pakistan's significant achievements in space exploration and reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering scientific advancements through the "Uraan Pakistan" program, which aims to ensure equitable development nationwide.

He said space technology has a vital role in addressing challenges such as climate change, resource monitoring, and disaster management.